How severe is CVE-2011-2756?

CVE-2011-2756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2756?

CVE-2011-2756 affects Manageengine Servicedesk Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2756?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2756 published?

CVE-2011-2756 was published on 2011-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2756

CVE-2011-2756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Manageengine Servicedesk Plus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Manageengine Servicedesk Plus
Published: 2011-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

FileDownload.jsp in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 8.0 before Build 8012 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read files from a specific directory via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2756?: FileDownload.jsp in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 8.0 before Build 8012 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read files from a specific directory via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-2756?: CVE-2011-2756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2756?: CVE-2011-2756 affects Manageengine Servicedesk Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2756 published?: CVE-2011-2756 was published on 2011-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/543310

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:manageengine:servicedesk_plus:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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